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Obit: Nehrlich, Elaine (1922 – 1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Nehrlich, Hodnik, Arpan, Wojner, Rutan

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 28 Jul 1976

Nehrlich, Elaine (11 Aug 1922 – 20 Jul 1976)

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 24 at the Kraut-Maurina Funeral Home in Abbotsford for Mrs. Ira (Elaine) Nehrlich, age 53, Route 1, Dorchester.

The Rev. Emil Hodnik officiated at the 1:30 p.m. rites. Cremation followed.

Mrs. Nehrlich died at her home Tuesday, July 20.

The former Elaine Arpan was born August 11, 1922 in Lead, South Dakota.

She married Ira Nehrlich on February in Clinton, Iowa.

From 1928 until 1952 she lived in Evanston, Illinois. They then lived in Rib Lake for eight months, until moving to Dorchester in 1953, where they have resided ever since on their farm in the Town of Mayville.

She is a member of First Presbyterian Church, Abbotsford.

Besides her husband, she is survived by five children: Mrs. Gerald (Lynne) Wojner and Janice Rutan, both of Abbotsford, James, Unity, Thoma and Toni at home; eight grandchildren, and one brother, Floyd Arpan, Bloomington, Indiana.

Her parents and one brother preceded her in death.

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Bio: Nelson, Donald – Receives Scholarship (1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Nelson, Sledge

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 28 Jul 1976

Donald Nelson, Route 1, Abbotsford, has been awarded the Ralston Purina Scholarship for 1976-77, according to George W. Sledge, Associate Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Nelson will be a senior in the college this fall, majoring in Agricultural Engineering, with the business and industry option.

He was selected for the honor by the scholarship committee of the college.

The scholarship has been provided for over 20 years by the Ralston Purina Company of St. Louis, Missouri. It is annually awarded to a junior or senior student in Ag-Live Sciences with a record of academic achievement, good citizenship and character, and leadership ability.

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Bio: Schraufnagel, Glen Lynn (Birth – 20 Jul 1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Schraufnagel, Krueger

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 28 Jul 1976

Mr. and Mrs. Terry Schraufnagel are the parents of a son, Glen Lynn, born July 20, 1976 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield. He weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces. He joins one sister, Amy, age 2.

Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Krueger, Colby, and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Cletus Schraufnagel.

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Bio: Schraufnagel, Glen Lynn (Baptism – Aug 1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Schraufnagel, Rushman, Krueger

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 25 Aug 1976

Mr. and Mrs. Terry Schraufnagel had their infant son, Glen Lynn, baptized Tuesday night at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Colby, with Father Rushman officiating.

Baptismal sponsors were Lori Krueger and Dennis Schraufnagel. A reception was held at their home after the service.

Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Schraufnagel and family, Edgar; Mr. and Mrs. Cletus Schraufnagel and Joan, and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Krueger, Lori and George.

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Bio: Miller, Renee, Marie (Baptism – Jul 1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Miller, Rushman, Nikolai

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 28 Jul 1976

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Miller had their infant daughter baptized Sunday at 1:30 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Colby, with Father Rushman officiating. Baptismal sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Nikolai, Jr.

A dinner was held after the services with guests from Colby, Abbotsford, Chippewa, Wisconsin Rapids and Green Bay.

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BioA: Tyznik, Nick & Mary (Gold – 1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Tyznik, MacGillis

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 28 Jul 1976

Tyznik, Mr./Mrs. Nick (Gold – 6 Jul 1976)

Mr. and Mrs. Nick Tyznik, Colby, were the honored guests as they celebrated the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary at the VFW Clubhouse in Colby on July 10, 1976.

The occasion started with an afternoon dinner which was served. A reception and dance were held in the evening, with a buffet luncheon at 11.

Mr. and Mrs. Nick Tyznik were married July 6, 1926 in the state capital of St. Paul, Minnesota.

The couple resided in thorp for several years and then farmed in the Gilman area for 14 years. They moved to Chicago in 1944, where Tyznik was a tool and die setter.

In 1949 they purchased a farm west of Colby, and in 1964 he worked for Packaging Corporation in Colby until his retirement.

Tyznik enjoys gardening and has two large ponds with fish as his hobby, while his wife, Mary, enjoys housework, knitting and shopping.

Present for the celebration were their three children: Mr. and Mrs. Douglas MacGillis, Round Lake, Illinois, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tyznik and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Tyznik, both of Colby.

Also present were all 11 of their grandchildren, along with many friends and relatives.

Approximately 175 friends and relatives from Illinois, Iowa, and Minnesota, and the surrounding area attended the anniversary celebration.

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BioM: Kramer, Cheryl A. (1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Kramer, Backus, Loehrke, Schiltz, Suttner, Kunze, Eiden, Gnewikow, Johnson, Jones, Veglahm

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 28 Jul 1976

Kramer, Cheryl A. (17 Jul 1976)

Cheryl A. Kramer exchanged vows with William R. Backus on Saturday, July 17, 1976 at the Christ Lutheran Church, Abbotsford.

Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Arvin Kramer, Abbotsford, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Backus, Tomah.

The Rev. Kenneth Loehrke read the nuptial rites. Soloist Karen Schiltz, Marshfield, and Dwight Kramer, Owen, guitarist, provided the music during the ceremony.

Joan Suttner, Curtiss, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Dianne Kunze, Oshkosh and Lori Eiden, Abbotsford.

Best man for the bridegroom was Walter Gnewikow, Tomah. Gary Backus, Tomah, and Ronald Johnson, Addams, were groomsmen.

Randy Jones and Dick Veglahm, La Crosse, were ushers.

The bride’s organza gown had bishop sleeves and was trimmed with Venice lace. Her attached chapel length train featured a ruffled hemline. The long veil was held by a matching headpiece. She carried a bouquet of white roses, stephanotis and baby’s breath.

Bridal attendants wore blue floral halter dresses with matching jackets. Each carried a white rose and wreaths of assorted flower in their hair.

A dinner followed at the Colby Hotel, with a reception and dance at the VFW Hall in Colby.

The newly married couple are both graduates of the Western Wisconsin Technical Institute in La Crosse. They are employed as EEG technicians at Gunderson Clinic, La Crosse.

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Bio: Engel, Jaycine Marie (Engagement – Jul 1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Engel, Geiger

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 28 Jul 1976

Mrs. Le Roy Engel, Route 1, Dorchester, announces the engagement of her daughter, Jaycine Marie Engel, to Gary Peter Geiger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Geiger, Route 1, Dorchester.

Miss Engel graduated from Colby High School this past spring. Geiger graduated from the same school in 1974.

A September 18, 1976 wedding is being planned.

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Bio: Viegut, Carla Rae (Engagement – Jul 1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Viegut, Wepfer

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 28 Jul 1976

Mrs. Florence Viegut and the late Clarence Viegut announce the engagement of their daughter, Carla Rae, to Duane R. Wepfer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Myron Wepfer, Abbotsford.

Miss Viegut is a 1976 graduate of the Abbotsford High School and is employed at the Abbotsford Ben Franklin store.

Her fiancé is a 1972 graduate of the same school, and is a salesman with Dairyland Realty.

A May 1976 wedding is being planned.

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Bio: Schnabel, Robin (Engagement – Jul 1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Schnabel, Schilling

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 28 Jul 1976

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Schnabel announce the engagement of Robin Schnabel to James Schilling, son of Mrs. Marie Schilling, and the late Karl Schilling.

She will be a senior at Colby High School. He is a 1975 graduate of Colby High School and is employed by Maurer’s Roofing.

A wedding date is planned for October 2, 1976.

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Bio: Kilty, Donna Jean (Engagement – Jul 1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Kilty, Bruesewitz

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 28 Jul 1976

Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Kilty, Colby, announce the engagement of their daughter, Donna Jean, to Kenneth Arlyn Bruesewitz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arlyn Bruesewitz, Unity.

Bruesewitz is a 1976 graduate of Colby High School. He is presently working at Edelweiss Cheese Factory, Marshfield.

An August 27, 1976 wedding is being planned.